The unique nature, culture and history of the fascinating Island of Ruissalo is to be found flanking the Turku estuary. Ruissalos’s oak forests, charming 19th Century villas and Ruisrock rock concert have all combined to make the island famous.

By 2050 the commercial centre will be expanding, the old town will turn into a European oasis for encounters and the eastern bank of the River Aura will function as a vivid platform for a new kind of combination of culture, restaurants and work.

Turku-Southwest Finland European Office in Brussels was founded 20 years ago. The 20 years of the European Office is celebrated on 20 November, 2018, by the seminar organized in Brussels. The theme of the seminar is Sustainable Development.

The City of Turku declares a Discrimination-Free Zone on November 16, 2018, the International Day for Tolerance. An initiative for declaration was launched by the City Council of Turku. Almost 30 councillors were behind this fine initiative.

Helsinki and Turku continue to implement the Baltic Sea Challenge, their joint initiative launched 11 years ago, with a new 5-year term and an updated joint action plan. The cities will carry on their work for the benefit of their local waters and the entire Baltic Sea both in their own operations and through an extensive network of partners.

“Luoto” (islet, skerry) by the Helsinki-based PES-Architects Ltd. has been selected as the winner of the architecture competition concerning the future Experience Centre in Turku Railyard. The jury were unanimous in their decision.

This week we celebrate our bilingual city. Turku is officially bilingual like all Finland. In practice, our city is multilingual because, in addition to Finnish and Swedish, at least 13 languages are spoken in Turku.

The City of Turku day care centres, comprehensive schools, upper secondary schools and some Vocational Institute premises will be unable to serve meals during the strike of the Trade Union for the Public and Welfare Sectors JHL between 22 and 23 October. The strike will also affect the opening hours of certain sports facilities managed by the city. For example, the Impivaara Swimming Centre and Kupittaa Sports Hall will limit their opening hours.

The development of digital services was titled as a spearhead project of the City of Turku already last year. Digital services are developed through active co-operation within the city and on a national level. Also the future users will have a key role in the development of successful digital services.

Several changes have been made to the transport arrangements in the heart of Turku city centre due to the renovation work of the Market Square. The Market Square and its surroundings are open also during the renovation. Have a look at the changes and compensatory services.

This week we celebrate our bilingual city. Turku is officially bilingual like all Finland. In practice, our city is multilingual because, in addition to Finnish and Swedish, at least 13 languages are spoken in Turku.

The City of Turku day care centres, comprehensive schools, upper secondary schools and some Vocational Institute premises will be unable to serve meals during the strike of the Trade Union for the Public and Welfare Sectors JHL between 22 and 23 October. The strike will also affect the opening hours of certain sports facilities managed by the city. For example, the Impivaara Swimming Centre and Kupittaa Sports Hall will limit their opening hours.

The development of digital services was titled as a spearhead project of the City of Turku already last year. Digital services are developed through active co-operation within the city and on a national level. Also the future users will have a key role in the development of successful digital services.

Several changes have been made to the transport arrangements in the heart of Turku city centre due to the renovation work of the Market Square. The Market Square and its surroundings are open also during the renovation. Have a look at the changes and compensatory services.

What do the students of Turku need more of? Do the students have a need for an event, application or course or would you like to develop student services in some other way? Apply for Study in Turku project subsidies to turn your idea into reality. The application period is valid until 16 November 2018.

An application is being developed for the collective South-West Finland marketing campaign “Töihin tänne” in cooperation with an award-winning start-up company from Turku. The application will make it easy for potential new south-western Finnish employees to search for further information about south-western Finnish municipalities, cities, and residential areas. The name of the service will be Know Your Hoods.

On Sunday 2 September, H.R.H the Crown Prince of Denmark underwent a back operation. For physical rehabilitation, the Crown Prince’s official activities over the next weeks have been cancelled. However, H.R.H the Crown Princess will participate in his place in the visit to Finland 13-14 September 2018. No major changes to the programme is expected as a result of this change.

This week we celebrate our bilingual city. Turku is officially bilingual like all Finland. In practice, our city is multilingual because, in addition to Finnish and Swedish, at least 13 languages are spoken in Turku.

The City of Turku day care centres, comprehensive schools, upper secondary schools and some Vocational Institute premises will be unable to serve meals during the strike of the Trade Union for the Public and Welfare Sectors JHL between 22 and 23 October. The strike will also affect the opening hours of certain sports facilities managed by the city. For example, the Impivaara Swimming Centre and Kupittaa Sports Hall will limit their opening hours.

The development of digital services was titled as a spearhead project of the City of Turku already last year. Digital services are developed through active co-operation within the city and on a national level. Also the future users will have a key role in the development of successful digital services.

Several changes have been made to the transport arrangements in the heart of Turku city centre due to the renovation work of the Market Square. The Market Square and its surroundings are open also during the renovation. Have a look at the changes and compensatory services.

What do the students of Turku need more of? Do the students have a need for an event, application or course or would you like to develop student services in some other way? Apply for Study in Turku project subsidies to turn your idea into reality. The application period is valid until 16 November 2018.

An application is being developed for the collective South-West Finland marketing campaign “Töihin tänne” in cooperation with an award-winning start-up company from Turku. The application will make it easy for potential new south-western Finnish employees to search for further information about south-western Finnish municipalities, cities, and residential areas. The name of the service will be Know Your Hoods.

On Sunday 2 September, H.R.H the Crown Prince of Denmark underwent a back operation. For physical rehabilitation, the Crown Prince’s official activities over the next weeks have been cancelled. However, H.R.H the Crown Princess will participate in his place in the visit to Finland 13-14 September 2018. No major changes to the programme is expected as a result of this change.

The Europe Forum was organised in Turku on 30 Aug–1 Sep 2018. The discussions of almost a hundred specialists and influencers were followed and joined by 2,000 participants. Furthermore, the programme at the Thalia Market attracted thousands of citizens.